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Personal Fitness TrainerCertification Course

INTRODUCTION

In keeping with their commitment to excellence and state-of-the-art educationalstandards, Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science in association withFitness Innovation Technologies (FIT) has collaborated to offer prospective studentsone of the nations leading innovative and comprehensive fitness training certificationprograms.

PROGRAM POTENTIAL

Personal Training is today the fastest growing profession in the health and fitness field.It is becoming increasingly important that the fitness industry establishes andmaintains standards of quality assurance and safety. The program is designed to meetthe needs of aspiring and experienced fitness professionals working one-on-one withexercise clients.

This course directly aims at providing the most current teaching & training methods aswell as curriculum to ensure our students get maximum exposure and understanding ofthe subject as a whole, with an emphasis on actual career development andmaximising earning potential.

Getting certified is a voluntary professional commitment to an industry or field ofknowledge, and so is a clear indicator of your willingness to invest in your ownprofessional development. After completing our program you ll be equipped witheverything you need to turn your passion into a rewarding and exciting career.

FACT FILE

Certified Personal Trainers can achieve greater earning potentialCertified Fitness Trainers and Fitness Instructors may often times earn morethan non-certified personal trainers, fitness instructors, physiotherapists andsport coaches.IT IS THE ONLY FITNESS CERTIFICATION COURSE RECOGNISED BY THETTAG (TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF GOA)Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College was re-assessed by the National Assessment andAccreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore in January 2009. NAAC has re-accredited the college with Grade A with CGPA score of 3.29 out of 4.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

In addition to the regular course-work, the Personal Trainer Certification Exam includesa written simulation component, which consists of two real-life situational problems,which assess a candidate s decision-making skills in designing, implementing andmodifying an exercise program.

Its combination of theoretical and practical classes assures our certified trainers areable to implement their theoretical knowledge to the benefit of their clients. Ourstudent s benefit from the personal assistance of the FIT Experts during the entireduration of the course enabling them to ask questions and to clear doubts at any giventime. Theory classes will be held at the Chowgule College, practical classes will beconducted at the Chowgule Sports and Fitness Centre, one of India s best facilities.

PersonalTrainerCertificationSyllabusOur syllabus is based on the ACE (American Council on Exercise) PersonalTrainer curriculum, one of the worlds most recognized fitness authorities.Following Topics will be covered during our 12 - week course:

Exercise ScienceExercise PhysiologyHuman AnatomyBiomechanics and Applied KinesiologyNutritionScreening and EvaluationHealth ScreeningTesting and EvaluationPrinciples and Methods of TrainingCardio-respiratory Fitness and ExerciseMuscular strength and EnduranceStrength Training Program DesignFlexibilityIndividualized Program DesignProgramming for the Healthy AdultSpecial Populations and Health ConcernsLeadership and ImplementationPrinciples of Adherence and MotivationCommunication and Teaching TechniquesBasics of Behaviour Change and Health PsychologyInjury Prevention and First AidMusculoskeletal InjuriesEmergency ProceduresLegal IssuesGuidelines and Professional ResponsibilitiesExercise & Stretching - Execution and Demo (Practical Sessions)Our program emphasises on correct exercise and stretching description, safeexecution and demonstration techniques

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ExamDetails- 2 Case Studies- 3 Hours Written Exam (multiple choice)- 1 hour (*) Practical Test on fitness testing,exercise instruction and exercise demo

*please note: The practical exam willbe conducted on a separate day

The Personal Trainer Certification examconsists of three sections:

150-question multiple-choice Exam:(600 marks)Tests the candidate s theoretical knowledge inthe field of fitness testing, instruction andeducation. Duration: 3 Hours

Written Simulation Test with twoclient scenarios: (100 marks)Tests a candidate s ability in utilizingknowledge acquired during the course usingtwo real life simulations. Case studies arehanded out 1 week prior to the written examdate and candidates are to submit the casestudies on the day of the written exam.

Practical Test: (100 marks)Tests the candidate s physical skills in clientfitness assessment, exercise description,exercise demonstration and target muscleidentification. The candidate s communicationabilities will also be assessed. Duration: 1hour.

How are points scored?The multiple choice exam makes up 75% of acandidates final score, with the writtensimulation problems making up to 12.5% andthe remaining 12, 5% will be allotted for thepractical analysis.Candidates must achieve a combined score of500 or more points out of possible 800possible points to earn the Personal TrainerCertification. (62.5% to pass)

Certificate Validity

FIT Education Academy will be offeringcourses for CEU s. Alternately, CEU s can alsobe done via correspondence study over theInternet.

Validity of this certificate is 2 years after whichthe candidate will have to complete 2 CEU s —

their certification validity current.(continuing education units) to keep

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QualificationsforAdmission

Minimum qualification for admission will be higher secondary or equivalent courseswith ability to follow lectures in English.You must hold current adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification at thetime of the exam. You may sit for the exam without proof of CPR; however, you willnot receive your exam results until you provide current CPR certification proof.

PersonalFitnessTrainerCertificationCost

To be paid by cheque, drawn in favour of: “Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College-FIT”

Registration Fee: Rs.1000/**Registration guarantees a seat for the course. Balance amount will be payable prior tothe start of the course.Registration fees will be forfeited in case candidate does not make balance course feepayment.

Fees include:

Charges for Study and Reference Material are not included in the above Course Fees.

DurationoftheprogramThe course will be conducted for 12 weeks duration, classes will be conducted on,Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays between 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

For Information on next Course dates and Registration Kindly Contact:

Fitness Innovation Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,

The Fee for the 12-Week Personal Trainer Certification is Rs.22, 460/-

Theoretical & Practical classesUsage of the Chowgule Sports and Fitness CentreClasses (theory & practical)Examination feesCertificate & ID card

Phone: 2453863/4Mob: 9975509996Email: office@getfit.in

0 Pescador, Next to Dona Paula Jetty, 403004.Dona Paula, Goa -

(Incl. Service Tax).

Course includes 64 hours of theory/practical classes.

You will find faculty information on the pages below……………

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Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course- Lecturers

Rainer Dias

Certification and Professional Background

1. Fitness Trainer Certificate holder from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) 2002, USA

2. He is affiliated to the National Strength and Conditioning Association of America (NSCA)

3. Founder of The Lifestyle Company (TLC) a pioneering Personal Fitness Training program offering personalized fitness & nutritional prescriptions with a local

client base exceeding 500 since 2000.

Dr. Mahendra Kudchadkar

Education:

M.B.B.S OCT 1989 Bombay University, INDIA M.S (Orthopaedics) JUL 1994 Goa University, INDIA

NB(Orthopaedics) NOV 1994 National Board, Delhi, INDIA PLAB APR 2005 General Medical Council, UK MRCSEd(UK) NOV 2005 Royal College of Edinburgh, UK

IELTS Band of 8 out of 9 2004

Eligible for Limited GMC Registration GMC Ref No: 6109195 Cleared by Occupational Health in UK for Hepatitis B, Rubella, TB, Varicella.

Competitive edge Over 22 years Physical Training & National level Competitive

Experience. Rainer is the only Goan Athlete to have won all three National Titles in Body Building

1. “Bharat Uday” (Novice) 2. “Bharat Kumar” (Jr) 3. “Bharat Shree” (Sr) Mr. India.

National Championships Medalist in Windsurfing and is

currently the National Coach (BSAI) of the Indian Windsurfing squad.

Education : MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCSEd (UK)

An active sportsman himself Mahendra has vast experience in the field of orthopaedics. He is the Sports Medicine

Consultant for the Sports Authority of Goa and the Seas Goa Football Academy with 10 years experience of working with

professional sportspersons and national football teams.

He is the visiting Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Vintage Hospital, Vrundavan Hospital, Manipal Goa Hospital, Matthew Braganza Hospital, Goa, India. He has to his credit

over a 1000 successful Musculoskeletal Trauma surgeries and over 100 hip and knee joint Arthroplasties.

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Anil Malkarnekar

Professional Aims

He has returned to his roots with the intention of helping the Indian athlete

achieve his dreams using his knowledge and education abroad to impart the latest techniques taught to professionals who wish to work in the sport & fitness

industry.

Sachin Sarin

Experience :

1. Set up the Physiotherapy Department at THE MANIPAL-GOA CANCER AND GENERAL HOSPITAL, DONA PAULA, GOA. Currently functioning as the director of

this center. 2. Physiotherapist to the Goa State Football Team for the Santosh Trophy (National

League) 2006

3. Physiotherapist to the INDIA Under 21 Football team for the 1st LUSOFONIA GAMES in Macau in October 2006.

Case experience :

1. Orthopedic (Treated conservatively and Post- surgical care) 2. Neurological (Treated conservatively and Post- surgical care) 3. Surgical (Pre and Post Operative Care) 4. Sports and Occupational Injuries 5. Chest diseases (Including I.C.U care) 6. Pediatric 7. Gynecological and Urological (Especially Stress Incontinence)

Education : (MSc. Sport Sciences – German Sport

University Cologne)

Certification and Professional Background

1. Of Goan origin, having completed his initial schooling at the Manovikas School (Goa)

2. Higher Secondary Education in Hanover (Germany) 3. Masters Degree in Sport Sciences (MSc.) from the

German Sports University in Cologne, Germany.

He is also certified in Sport and Relax Massage Therapy.

Education : B. Physiotherapy – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India

C.M.E.’s :

1. Sensory Integration 2. Physiotherapy in Sports injuries and Occupational and

Industrial Health 3. Mobilization and Manipulation techniques for spine and

peripheral joints

Yoga Therapy :

1. Sri Sudhakar Bhat (disciple of Late Dr. Swamy Gitananda), Mangalore, 2003

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Sam Joseph Braganza

Work Experience

Lecturer in Anatomy & Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College, 2009 Exercise Physiology Margao – Goa.

Director of Physical Education Govt. College of Arts & Commerce, 2008

(Contract basis) Virnoda, Pernem, Goa Teaching Assistant Lakshmibai National College, 2007

(Lecture basis – part-time) Trivundrum

Beaulah Sebastian

Work Experience Lecturer in Physical Don Bosco's College – 2007- 2009 Education Department of Physical Education (Goa- India) Lecturer PT Certification Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule 2009 Course College of Arts and Science

Education

M. Phil Lakshmibai National 2008 (Specialisation: Institute of Physical Education

Exercise Physiology) (Kerala- India)

M. P. E Lakshmibai National 2007 (Specialisation: College of Physical Education Exercise Physiology) (Kerala- India)

B.P.Ed. Don Bosco's College – 2005

Dept. of Physical Education (Goa- India)

B.Com. St. Xaviers College 2004 (Goa- India)

Education M.P.E Agashe College Pune 2006 (Masters in Physical Education) B.P.Ed. Agashe College Pune 2003 (Bachelors in Physical Education) B.A. Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule 2001 (Bachelors in Arts) College of Arts and Science